Relief/Bank Nursery Practitioner - Flexible Role New at Shooting Stars Nurseries Worcester

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Worcester, WR1 3JR

Salary: up to £12.71 per hour

Contract Type: Relief / Flexible Hours

Hours: Between 7:30am-6:00pm All year round Closed on bank holidays

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for genuine flexibility without compromising on quality?

At Shooting Stars Worcester, we're seeking a confident and caring Relief Nursery Practitioner to support our friendly, professional team across all rooms and age groups. This is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy variety, value work life balance, and want a role where your experience is respected and truly makes a difference, whether you're fitting work around other commitments or choosing flexibility as a lifestyle.

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Solid understanding of the EYFS and experience supporting children's development
• Confident working flexibly across different rooms, age groups, and teams
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Warm, caring, and professional communication skills
• A genuine commitment to high quality, inclusive childcare

Your Role

• Step into different rooms as required, ensuring continuity of care
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children, colleagues, and families
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
• Contribute to observations, planning, and record keeping
• Uphold our safeguarding procedures, EYFS requirements, and health & safety standards

Why Join Shooting Stars Worcester?

We're proud of our nurturing, inclusive culture-where your wellbeing, development, and work life balance matter.

Benefits include:

• Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and commitments
• Competitive pay plus annual pay & benefits review
• Paid holiday increasing with length of service
• Funded training & CPD, with progression opportunities across our nursery group
• Mental Health First Aid, EAP support & Team Voice sessions
• Free uniform, free DBS check, and a dedicated team break room (with snacks!)
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials & annual recognition events

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles involve working with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions, including those normally regarded as 'spent'. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough reference vetting.